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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.04, 139.50 and 75.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.04, 139.50 and 75.36 is: 104.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.04 : 139.50 = 75.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.04/139.50 = 75.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.04x = 139.50 × 75.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.04x = 10,512.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,512.72/101.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.05

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